The KTM 390 Adventure has been in the news for a while now and the spy shots, along with the leaked brochure gave us more details about the motorcycle. Now, the motorcycle has been snapped clearly ahead of its EICMA unveil. While we know most of the details about the motorcycle, the picture shows little details that make it interesting.
New KTM 390 Adventure R — Latest details
The new KTM 390 Adventure R seems to have been spotted just before it was officially unveiled. The motorcycle looks sleeker compared to the current model and sports a Dakar-inspired fairing, similar to the 890 Adventure R. The motorcycle gets a split LED headlight setup placed one on top of the other and the DRLs give the motorcycle a unique identity.
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The motorcycle is seen sporting round mirrors, a white belly pan and what looks like an aluminium bash plate. The motorcycle gets a single-piece seat with a slight step-up and features a narrow rear section. The new KTM 390 Adventure is also seen with a protector for the front disc, something often seen on dirtbikes or hardcore adventure motorcycles to protect the rotor.
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New KTM 390 Adventure R — What we know so far
In terms of what we know so far from the brochure leak, the KTM 390 Adventure R gets adjustable USD forks with 230mm travel, a monoshock at the rear, wire-spoke wheels, a 21-17 tyre setup, and a tall seat that sits 885mm off the ground. The motorcycle will be based on the same platform as the new 390 Duke and also features the off-set rear suspension design and an underbelly exhaust.
The motorcycle will get updated electronic aids that will include traction control, power modes, cornering ABS and hopefully a quickshifter as standard. Instrumentation will consist of a TFT dash with phone connectivity and navigation. The motorcycle is also expected to get the same 399cc single-cylinder engine as the 390 Duke which makes 45.3bhp.
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